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86. It seems almost certain that China will achieve this year's economic growth
targets .
中国将完成今年经济增长的目标似乎是毫无疑问的。 87. Reaching this year's growth targets is almost a certainty .
达到今年的增长目标几乎是必然的。
88. The urgency of the situation makes it necessary to reiterate the monumental
problems of population growth .
情况的紧迫性使我们有必要重申人口增长的重大问题。
89. A recent study revealed the surprising fact that many students pass
examinations by relying on nothing more than rote memorization . It is
horrifying to think that students graduate without a thorough understanding of the subject matter .
最近的一项研究显示了一个令人惊讶的事实：许多学生仅仅依靠死记硬背通过考试。想到学生对主题没有透彻地理解就毕业了是令人震惊的。
90. Needless to say , advertising sells products . Where would we be without it ?
Shelves would be empty , consumers would have few choices and products information would disappear .
毋庸讳言，广告推销产品。没有它，情况将会怎样？货架将空空如也，消费者的选择将减少，产品的信息将消失。
91. The plain truth is that people are most often self-centered .
明显的事实是人经常是以自我为中心的。
92. There's little wonder why young people often find it difficult to find an
appropriate role model . No wonder they drink , smoke , fright , carouse and otherwise engage in inappropriate social behavior .
年轻人发现很难找到合适的榜样并不奇怪。难怪他们喝酒、抽烟、打架、狂欢作乐或者做出不当的社会举动。
93. It should come as no surprise to learn that many abused children become
abusers later in life .
发现很多受虐待的儿童后来虐待别人不应该感到奇怪。
94. There is probably a great deal of truth in the assertion that unecrupulous
brokers are salivating at the thought of unsophisticated investors entering the securities market .
断言不道德的经纪人想到没有经验的投资者进入股票市场就垂涎三尺可能有一定的道理。
95. There's little doubt that China has spawned a new generation of \
Emperors \but the truth is that the fault rests with parents who \rod to spoil the child \and not with children themselves .
毫无疑问，中国产生了新一代“小皇帝”，但事实是责任在于“闲了棍子，惯了孩子”的家长，而不是孩子自己。
96. There's little justification for objections to sex education . In fact , even a
minimal introduction to consequences of sexual interaction ( the bird's and bee's ) might have dramatically changed the lives of many people .
反对性教育几乎是没有道理的。实际上，最小限度的介绍性行为的后果（鸟和蜜蜂的）可能戏剧性地改变许多人的生活。
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97. We can safely say that the world continues to turn and things have changed
dramatically , but we can never claim the world is a safer place .
我们可以稳妥地说世界在继续传动，情况发生了巨大的变化，但是，我们永远不能声称世界变得更加安全了。
98. We can say this and we can say that , but the most important thing is not to
say , but instead to do .
我们可以说这说那，但最重要的事不是说，而是做。
99. Divided we fall , united we conquer . This does not mean that conquest is the
goat , but instead that unified efforts yield positive results .
分离就会垮台，团结就能征服。这不是说征服是目的，而是说团结一致的努力会产生积极的结果。
100.Historically speaking , our ancestors placed great emphasis on filial piety .
历史上，我们的祖先很重视孝顺。
101. It doesn't follow that one should abandon a workable plan simply because of
minor setbacks . So doing would quite frankly be foolish .
一个人不能因为几个小挫折就放弃一个可行的计划。这样做的确很愚蠢。 102.One corrupt politician does not suggest that all politicians are bad . Any such
presumption is totally misguided .
有一个腐败的政府官员不能说明所有的政府官员都是坏的。这样的假设完全是被误导的。
103. Don't get the idea that money grows on trees , or that there's such a thing as a
free ride .
不要以为钱长在树上，也不要以为有免费的午餐。
104.Along with interest in music comes a greater awareness of culture .
伴随着对音乐的兴趣的是对文化更清晰的认识。
105.It's not that I don't want to be rich and famous . Obviously I do , but just
haven't as yet found the way to get there .
并不是我不想致富成名。我当然想，但是还没有找到致富成名的途径。 106. If the claims of the other side prove true , we may be forced to alter our
position .
如果对方的主张被证明是正确的，我们可能被迫要改变我们的立场。
107.The urgent need for nuclear nonprolifeation is undeniable . Moreover , failure
to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction increases the chance for nuclear holocaust .
防止核扩散的紧迫性是不可否认的。此外，制止大规模杀伤性武器扩散的失败增加了核毁灭的可能性。
108.Having recognized the problem , it follows that we must develop a plan of
action .
意识到了问题，接下去我们必须制定行动计划。
109. Governments have reached a consensus on the need for peace and it follows
that actions speak louder than words .
政府一致同意和平的必要性，接下去就是行动胜于语言了。
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110.The convincing proof that smoking causes cancer has failed to convince
hundreds of millions of people to abandon the vile habit . 抽烟致癌的有力证据没能说服数百万人改掉这一恶习。
111.Traffic laws are of little use if drivers simply ignore them and law enforcement
departments fail to adopt effective enforcement programs .
如果司机完全无视交通法，法律实施部门不能采取有效的实施程序，交通法就没有一点儿作用。
112.Agricultural modernization cannot be achieved unless the government
substantially increases funding ; farmers accept advanced agronomic techniques ; and consumers engaged in a concerted effort to reduce unnecessary and exorbitant waste .
除非政府大幅度地增加投资；农民接受高级的农业技术；消费者共同努力减少不必要的过度的浪费，农业现代化就不能实现。
113. Effective flood control is not only necessary , but is also essential for
protecting the lives of millions of Chinese citizens .
有效地控制洪水不仅是必要的，而且对保护数百万中国公民的生命来说是必不可少的。
114. Simple expressions of indignation are no substitute for meaningful actions
to right a wrong .
仅仅表示愤慨不能取代改正错误的有意义的行动。
115. Even modest increases in education allocations are better than none .
甚至对教育拨款的适度增加都比不增加好。
116. The slightest miscalculations in trajectory can spell doom for a successful space
mission .
对轨道的细小的计算错误可以意味着对成功的太空任务的灭顶之灾。 117. Anyone with one eye and half sense ( common sense ) knows that good
prevails over evil .
任何一个有一只眼睛和一半判断力（常识）的人都知道邪不压正。
118. It is impossible to reach appropriate conclusions without access to relevant
information .
没有相关的信息不可能得出相关的结论。
119. The fact remains that the consequences of drug misuse and abuse can be
devastating upon the entire community .
实际情况仍然是误用和滥用药物的后果对整个社会都会是破坏性的。 120.Respect is given where respect is due .
尊敬只给予值得尊敬的人。
121. It really doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white , but instead whether
or not it can catch the mouse .
猫是黑是白真的不重要，重要的是它是不是能抓老鼠。
122.Whatever the outcome , we must resolutely proceed with our odjective .
无论结果如何，我们必须坚定地继续为目标而努力。
123. However great the will to achieve , and however great the demand to
succeed , one should never abandon his/her moral and social consciousness .
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无论成功的决心多么坚定，成功的要求多么强烈，一个人永远不能丧失他/她的道德和社会觉悟。
124. However pressing the need and urgency of the problem one should not
proceed without a plausible plan .
无论需要多么紧迫，问题多么紧急，一个人不能没有看似有理的计划就开始行动。
125. Pising crime is often cited as a prime example of mounting social decay .
犯罪的上升经常被当作越来越严重的社会倒退的主要例子。 126. Bill Gates , founder of Microsoft , is a classic example of success .
微软的创始人比尔·盖茨是成功的经典范例。
127. Persistence pays off ! A case in point centers on the ongoing negotiations and
anticipated eminent resolution of the Middle East peace process .
坚持不懈能取得好结果！一个恰当的例子是正在进行的关于中东和平进程的谈判和预期达成的引人注目的决议。
128. The advertisement is a perfect example of misleading content designed to fool
consumers .
广告是为愚弄消费者而设计的误导内容的很好的例子。
129.The land for peace deal represents a concrete agreement which will end
conflict and bring stability to the Middle East . 达成和平协议的余地代表一个具体的协定，它将结束争端，给中东带来稳定。 130. We should gather additional facts to support exisiting evidence and
illustrate the correctness of the contention .
我们需要收集更多的事实支持现有的证据，并证明论点的正确性。 131. A few more examples should be added to highlight the already familiar
facts .
还需要增加几个例子强调已经很熟悉的真相。
132.We can cite Nelson Mandela's experience as an excellent example of
overcoming adversity . 我们可以把纳尔逊·曼德拉的经历作为克服困境的很好的例子。 133. History abounds with great men worthy of adulation and emulation .
历史上有很多值得称赞和效法的伟人。
134. I , for one , will steadfastly resist any attempts to justify violence as a means
to an end .
拿我来说，我会坚决抵制任何证明暴力是达到目的的一种正当手段的企图。 135. Take the \as an example of a group of zealots who attempted to
usurp power to serve their own purposes .
以“四人帮”为例，他们是一群企图篡权为自己的目的服务的狂热者。
136.Racial cleansing serves as a case in point to illustrate the lengths some people
will go to prove their superiority .
种族清洗是恰当的例子，用来说明一些人为了证明他们的优越性而走了多远。
137. We can safely assume that the indiscriminate acts of our generation will have
an adverse impact on future generations .
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我们可以万无一失地想当然认为我们这一代人任意的行为将给未来的人造成负面的影响。
138. Recurring themes are readily discernible in the annals of history . There's
little doubt that history does , in fact , repeat itself .
在历史纪录上完全可以找到重复的主题。实际上，毫无疑问，历史会重演。 139. Numerous examples might be cited to support fallacious claims , but they
most often lack a relevance to the issue under discussion .
可能有很多例子支持错误的主张，但它们经常缺少和正在讨论的问题的相关性。
140. I can think of nothing better than a nice cold beer on a hot summer afternoon .
在夏季炎热的下午，我想不出什么东西比一杯冰凉可口的啤酒更好。 141.Perhaps there's no better example of high-level corruption than the case of
former Beijing Mayor Chen Xitong .
也许没有比前北京市市长陈希同更好的高层腐败的例子。 142. The airliner crash is seen as merely the tip of an iceberg .
这次飞机坠落被看作仅仅是冰山一角（只是其中的一个例子）。
143. The importance of exercise to good health is only one example of aspects of life
people most often take for granted .
锻炼对健康的重要性只是生活中人们想当然的事情的一个例子。
144.Just imagine how great the word would be if we would only exhibit greater
concern for our fellowman .
想象一下如果我们稍微多关心一下我们的同胞，世界将变得多美好。 145.Suppose we're on a ship that hits an iceberg . Do we flip a coin to see who gets
the seat on the lifeboat , or do we resort to violence to ensure our self-preservation ?
假设我们在一艘撞到冰山的船上。我们会抛硬币决定谁上救生船，还是会诉诸暴力以求得自保。
146. Let's just assume that we've been lifelong friends and while you have food , I
have none . Would you share your good fortune with me , or would you let me starve ?
假设我们是一生的朋友，你有食物，而我没有。你会和我分享食物还是会让我饿死？
147.Just think of what would happen if one nuclear power launched a preemptive
on another .
试想一下一个核大国先发制人会出现什么情况。
148.There are many avenues to explore before we reach a final decision .
在我们做出最后决定之前有很多可以探索的途径。
149. It is rare to find a person willing to totally abandon the comforts of life simply
to help others .
一个人仅仅为了帮助别人而愿意完全放弃生活的舒适是很罕见的。 150.We should point out that the evidence is purely circumstantial .
我们应该指出，证据完全是依情况而定的。
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